Understood. I was mainly poking at those who would make fun of someone who is struggling with a mental issue if this is what it is right now and how their tunes might hopefully change if it was ever confirmed as such.
I’m not sure confirmation of a mental health issue is in any way definitive or convincing for some folks, sadly.
They’ll change but only for fake internet points. Anyone willing to throw out and laugh at potential mental problems can go play in traffic
Cant even compare BOB and Elvis. Bob had a Stanley cup contender and Elvis has a bottom 5 team with 4 different coaches LMAO
The Jackets have never been a Stanley Cup contender. Bob's first 4 years in Columbus they failed to qualify for the playoffs 3 times. The year they got in they lost in the first round. You could maybe make an argument for 2019 (when they beat Tampa) but they've never made it past the 2nd round. For most of his tenure Bob made the rest of the team look better than they were. He frequently made highlight reel and clutch saves, and legitimately gave them a chance to win most nights. I can't say either of those things about Elvis.
Maybe go check the roster for that 1st Vezina win to refresh your memory of reality. Bob sped the process up
they were absolutely contenders in 18-19. i'd say that they were contenders in 17-18 as well, but they choked in the first round that year to the eventual cup champs.
2016-2019 they had the a really really good line up with a great coach and enough to be contenders
better line up then Elvis ever had, you could argue Elvis could have won it in 2019 he had great numbers. other then that hes been with young rebuilding teams
Again, go compare the team Elvis had that good year on and Bob's 1st Vezina, especially the defense. I can promise you it was not a better lineup than Elvis had
I guess we have different definitions of "contender." None of that changes my view of Elvis. Bob inspired confidence and gave the team a chance to win most nights. Elvis does not.
Gotta do something about the goaltending
Well, Pens fans would probably throw in some nice sweeteners if we take Tristan Jarry off of their hands, similar contract to Elvis just one year longer. Want that?
Probably Marchenko although I've always preferred him at the bumper. Static playmaking isn't one of his strengths per se but Chinakhov and Werenski aren't good at it either. They will likely create more chances by shifting spots and weaving around the perimeter. I think their handedness (both flanks having their sticks pointing to the wall) will force them to play that way anyway.
Of course Friedman doesn't mention Voronkov.
